Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB-50790
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
PB-50790-ALabel side A
PB-50790-BLabel side B
Agents Aren't AeroplanesThe Upstroke
Vinyl pressings
The Upstroke
by Agents Aren't Aeroplanes · 1983
11 pressings5 countriesHi NRGSynth-popElectronic
The Upstroke was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of The Upstroke
1 pressing came out in 1983, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | RCA PB-50790First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor 1043117", Single | 7", Single |
| 1984 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor TDS 223 / RCA Victor TDS-22312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Canada | RCA KD-1000712", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | France | RCA ZC 6816112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | UK | Proto AGENT 1 / Proto ZC 6816112", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Proto AGE 1 / RCA ZB 681677", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Proto AGENT 112", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label |
| 1984 | US | RCA JW-1384312", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1984 | US | RCA PW 1384312", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | France | RCA 6816112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1The Upstroke6:25
- A2Shadow Man3:51
- BThe Upstroke (Naughty Mix)10:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Upstroke are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Upstroke are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was The Upstroke first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Canada. One of them is RCA PB-50790.
How do I tell if my copy of The Upstroke is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PB-50790) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PB-50790-A and PB-50790-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Upstroke on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.